Career and Technical Education
Dowell J. Howard Center (DJH) offers a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs designed to meet the needs of Frederick County Public School students who wish to gain technical skills, explore different career pathways, earn industry recognized certifications and learn useful skills they will use throughout their lives.
All CTE programs with the exception of Culinary Arts are located at Dowell J. Howard Center. Students from James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools attend DJH. Our programs provide opportunities for hands-on activities that give students real life work experiences. Students who successfully complete a sequence of CTE courses and pass an industry certification exam will receive a "verified credit" toward graduation requirements.